LSU Eunice students were recognized Thursday evening, April 24, for their academic achievements and their accomplishments in leadership and service during the annual LSU Eunice Honors Convocation in the Acadian Center.

Students earning a grade point average of 3.5-3.99 and those earning a GPA of 4.0 were also recognized at the ceremony. Students were also honored with university leadership and citizenship awards.

Student Government President Peyton Miller of Crowley and Campus Activities Board President Kyle Kaamil of Rayne were honor their leadership and presented the Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Student Leader Award. Deana May of Eunice and Jeremy Gallien of Opelousas were presented the Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.

Incentive awards were presented to a host of students and departmental awards were also given. Some 22 students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

The Outstanding Student Organization Award was presented to Chi Sigma Tau, an organization for students majoring in radiologic technology, for their service work.

Department Awards - Division of Health Sciences and Business TechnologyDottie McDonald, the head of LSU Eunice's Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology, honored the top students in her division at the university's 2014 Honors Convocation. Receiving awards were Jason Henderson of Port Allen for Fire & Emergency Services, and Katelyn Hebert of Eunice for Management.

Department Awards - Division of Liberal ArtsDr. Michael Alleman, interim head of LSU Eunice's Division of Liberal Arts, honored the top students in his division at the university's 2014 Honors Convocation. Pictured with Alleman is Meghan Cross of Lynwood, Washington, who received the Humanities Award.

Department Awards - Division of Science and MathematicsDr. John Hamlin (left), head of LSU Eunice's Division of Sciences and Mathematics, honored the top students in his division at the university's 2014 Honors Convocation. Receiving awards were (l-r) Cameron Elliot Theriot of Carencro for Chemistry and Physical Science and Nicholas Jordan Ardoin of Ville Platte for Mathematics.

Incentive AwardsTwo incentive awards were presented at the university's 2014 Honors Convocation. Receiving the St. Landry Parish Hospital Service District 1 award were Meagan Cormier of Mansura and Debra Ardoin of Sunset.

Outstanding University Leadership Award Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, Judy Daniels (center), presented her award to two students for their service to the university. Honored were Campus Activities Board President Kyle Kaamil and Student Government President Peyton Miller. Pictured with Kaamil and Miller is Joseph Sonnier, the principal of Port Barre Elementary School who is an alumnus of LSU Eunice and who was named LSU Eunice Distinguished Alumnus at the 2014 Honor's Convocation.

Outstanding University Leadership Award Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, Judy Daniels (center), presented her award to two students for their service to the university. Honored were Deana May of Eunice and Jeremy Gallien of Opelousas. Pictured with May and Gallien is Joseph Sonnier, the principal of Port Barre Elementary School who is an alumnus of LSU Eunice and who was named LSU Eunice Distinguished Alumnus at the 2014 Honor's Convocation.

LSU Eunice is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, at http://www.sacscoc.org , or call 404-679-4500, for questions about the accreditation of LSU Eunice.

LSU Eunice is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.